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Nanmei Eintopf Restaurant Frankfurt · 喃妹砂锅: From Fiery Sichuan to Soothing Clay Pots

Leave a Comment / February 28, 2026 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Fish, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Rabbit, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables

On the east end of Frankfurt’s Zeil is a new Chinese restaurant Nanmei Eintopf · 喃妹砂锅, specializing in steaming, warm Chinese砂锅 (shāguō) clay pot cuisine. It has just opened, and it has already become the neighborhood’s new favorite. The location is prime—very close to the shopping district. While finding a parking spot on the street can […]

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Kashgar Uyghur Restaurant: A Winter’s Feast Near Munich’s Central Station

Leave a Comment / February 21, 2026 / Barbecue, Beef, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables, Xinjiang/Uyghur Cuisine

Winter’s food should not just fill you, but also fortify you. And for that, we bring you the robust, warming flavors of Xinjiang cuisine. Born from a land of vast extremes – harsh winters, dry air, and dramatic temperature swings – Uyghur food is built for resilience. With spices that tingle with warmth, slow-cooked meat, and doughs

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LeDu (樂多食飲): A Colorful Bite of China in Munich Center

Leave a Comment / January 31, 2026 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Pork, Seafood, Spicy, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Located just minutes from the city’s main shopping streets, LeDu (樂多食飲) is one of those places you might walk past without noticing—but once you give it a try, you’ll realize that some of the most authentic, delicious food comes in unassuming packages. LeDu is a Chinese casual dining chain specializing in dumplings, noodles, and wontons,

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89 Dining Room (三餐四季): Frankfurt’s New Chinese Spot with a Must-Ask Hidden Menu

Leave a Comment / January 24, 2026 / Beef, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rabbit, Rice Bowl/Dish, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Right across from the Noodles Bar in Konstablerwache, a new Chinese restaurant, 89 Dining Room, has just opened. Step into a space of classic, minimalist decor and warm greetings from its friendly staff. At first, you’ll see the menu on the walls, which speaks of milder dishes with simpler seasoning. They’re more tailored to European

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Malatang (麻辣煮義): Munich’s Spicy Salvation

1 Comment / January 3, 2026 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Frog Legs, Munich, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Seafood, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

麻辣煮義 (Malazhuyi) is like a gateway to the fiery Sichuan in Munich. Its name is a pun that speaks both the “spicy way of cooking” (zhǔ yì 煮义) and “spicy ideas” (zhǔyì 主意). While many Sichuan spots in Munich offer Málàtàng (Sichuan-style hotpot-soup), finding authentic 麻辣香锅 (Málà Xiāngguō) is not as easy. And that’s true grail

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Sichuan Küche Nudelbar (川味王小面馆): Authentic Sichuan Noodle Shop in the Heart of Munich

1 Comment / December 20, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Located close to Munich Central Station, there’s a place where the air hums with fragrant chili oil and fluent Mandarin—and not just from the Chinese diners. That’s Sichuan Küche Nudelbar (川味王小面馆), a pocket of uncompromising authenticity. The first clue we found this place special is the sight of Europeans confidently ordering in Chinese, showing just how

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Shangri-La Day 6: Chasing Gods & Giants of Meili Snow Mountain and Shika Snow Mountain

Leave a Comment / December 17, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Dessert, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Vegetables

Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in

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Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋: A Taste of Authentic Shanghai Flavor in Frankfurt

9 Comments / December 13, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Located close to the bustling Frankfurt MyZeil is the “new-old” name causing delicious, German-winter-long queues. Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋 might be the new sign above the door, but inside you may recognize the nostalgic flavors. Yes – it’s run by the very same owner and chef from Feinschmecker 好味道. For my Shanghai-born-and-raised friend, one slurp of soup here

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Shangri-La Day 5: Exploring Tiger Leaping Gorge & the Fairy Terraces of Baishuitai

7 Comments / December 3, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chinese Food, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Tibetan Food, Tofu, Vegetables

Our one-day private car tour from the Dukezong Ancient Town to the roaring Tiger Leaping Gorge and the dreamlike beauty of Baishuitai (White Water Terraces) was a whirlwind journey. It shows two dramatically different, yet equally stunning faces of Shangri-La‘s wild nature. We were lucky to find a great driver, Mr. He (和师傅), who offered us

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FAN Restaurant (范儿) – Nuanced Flavors, Stylish Take: A New Benchmark for Chinese Food in Munich

5 Comments / November 22, 2025 / Chinese Food, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Anticipation buzzes when a notoriously hard-to-please friend leans in and says, “You have to try this place. It’s one of the best.” That was us, hearts pounding and stomachs ready, heading into Fan Restaurant (范儿) in Munich. This spot isn’t the realm of uniform, heavy sauces and one-note Sichuan fire you so often encounter in Chinese restaurants across Germany.

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Author name: 玖伊岚 - Jiu Yi Lan